Wendy's
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
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Score
Across the available record, Wendy's has 22 inspections on file, the first dated 2017. The most recent report on file is from Apr 13, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited 10 times.
Wendy's scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIOTITY FOUNDATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2632960 ON 3/23/26. VIOLATION STATES " OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE LID NOT TIGHT FITTED WITH FILLED GARBAGE BAGS OVERFLOWING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTED LID AND MAINTAIN RECEPTACLE AS REQUIRED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. OBSERVED 2 GARBAGE RECEPTACLES OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH BAGS, LIDS NOT TIGHT FITTED DURING TIME OF REINSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTED LIDS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST MAINTAIN OUTSIDE TRASH AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 OBSERVED DRINK DISPENSER LOCATED NEAR DRIVE THROUGH (INCLUDING SPACE WHERE CUPS ARE STORED), INSIDE COOLING UNIT ACROSS FROM SALAD COOLER AND ICE EQUIPMENT AS WELL AS INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BURGER PREPARATION EQUIPMENT AND FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED BUILD UP OF FOOD AND GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED DISH MACHINE WITH LEAK CAUSING WATER TO POOL ON TO REAR PREP AREA FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Mar 23, 2026
Complaint
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING (CHICKEN, HAMBURGERS, CHILLI). INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE CERTIFICATE HOLDER AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY WASHING OR SANITIZING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED DISH MACHINE WASH TEMPERATURE @77F AND SANITIZER STRENGHT AT 0PPM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MACHINE TO REQUIRED WASH TEMPERATURE OF 120F AND SANITIZER STRENGTH BETWEEN 50-100PPM. NOTED MACHINE NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISH MACHINE WITH LEAK CAUSING WATER TO POOL ON TO REAR PREP AREA FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE LID NOT TIGHT FITTED WITH FILLED GARBAGE BAGS OVERFLOWING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTED LID AND MAINTAIN RECEPTACLE AS REQUIRED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRINK DISPENSER LOCATED NEAR DRIVE THROUGH (INCLUDING SPACE WHERE CUPS ARE STORED), INSIDE COOLING UNIT ACROSS FROM SALAD COOLER AND ICE EQUIPMENT AS WELL AS INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BURGER PREPARATION EQUIPMENT AND FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED BUILD UP OF FOOD AND GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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Sep 16, 2025
Complaint
No violations found.
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Oct 18, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
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Oct 16, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 6, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX. 35 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS OF THE WALLS, CEILING TILES AND EQUIPMENT BETWEEN THE 2 CUSTOMER SERVICE FOUNTAIN POP DISPENSERS IN THE DINING AREA AND IN THE OFFICE AND FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED APPROX. 30 LIVE ANTS ON THE FLOOR AND IN THE CABINETS BETWEEN THE 2 CUSTOMER SERVICE FOUNTAIN POP DISPENSERS IN THE DINING AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS UNDER THE SALAD AND SANDWICH PREP STATION. CLEAN THE TOPS AND SPACES BETWEEN THE HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP. CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FOUNTAIN POP DISPENSERS IN THE DINING AREA AND IN THE DRIVE-THRU.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN NEXT TO THE FOUNTAIN POP DISPENSER IN THE DINING AREA AND IN THE DRIVE-THRU. CLEAN THE GRIME BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR AND BASEBOARD BEHIND THE 2 DRAWER PREP COOLER IN THE DRIVE-THRU AREA.
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Oct 5, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2564446 ON 9/28/22 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED APPROX. 25 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE OFFICE AREA, FOOD PREP AREAS AND DINING ROOM AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN BENEATH THE ICE MACHINE.
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Sep 28, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX. 80 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE OFFICE AREA, FOOD PREP AREAS AND DINING ROOM AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRY FREEZER NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYERS, TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE, POTATO OVEN, LINE PREP COOLER AND FREEZER NEXT TO THE FIRST DRIVE THRU WINDOW.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: FOUND THE KID'S MENU LISTING CHOCOLATE MILK OVER 130 CALORIES AS A BEVERAGE CHOICE, NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH 7-38-060. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE BEVERAGE CHOICE.
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May 20, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT IN OPERATION AT THIS TIME. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE DISH MACHINE SO THAT A FINAL RINSE OF 100 PPM CHLORINE IS ACHIEVED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE. ALSO OBSERVED THE ELECTRIC HAND DRYING DEVICE IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM NOT OPERATIONAL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS OR A WORKING HAND DRYING DEVICE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Mar 8, 2021
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jan 12, 2021
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 19, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GARBAGE AND LITTER ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS IN THE DUMPSTER CORRAL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE CONDIMENT AND INGREDIENT COOLER NEXT TO THE GRILL AREA.
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Jun 27, 2019
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON SALAD DRAWER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,FRONT COFFEE STATION ,UNDERSIDE OF SODA MACHINE AND NOZZLE,MOPSINK BASIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ALONG WALL BASES AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR AND KEEP DRY IN DISH WASHING/PREP AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT ABOVE GRILL.
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Apr 3, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 27, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MALE DISH WASHER WASHING MULTIUSE UTENSILS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK .WASHING UNTENSILS AND RUNNING UNDER WATER AND PLACING THEM ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES WITHOUT HAVING SINK SET UP TO SANITIZE UTENSILS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE SINK SET UP PROPERLY AND REWASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES AT THIS TIME.COS.(PRIORITY 7-38-025)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.12 LIVE ANTS CRAWLING ON TOPSIDE OF CONDIMENT PREP COOLER AND ON WALL BEHIND IT AT THE DRIVE THRU,ON UPPER WALL AT MENU BOARD AND T.V. MONITOR,IN DINING AREA ALONG BOTH FRONT WINDOWS AND WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.PEST CONTROL ARRIVED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION FOR TREATMENT.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN SYRUP BUILD UP AT UNDERSIDE OF SODA DISPENSERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT SODA MACHINES IN DINING AREA AND AT DRIVE THRU AND FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP ON LOWER WALLS AND WALL BASES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL GAPS BETWEEN FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAIN UNDER SODA MACHINE IN DRIVE THRU.
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Sep 28, 2018
Reinspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N): NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Sep 27, 2018
Reinspection
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13 PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #38 WAS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2222608 ON 9/20/18: 38 - OBSERVED OVER 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA AND DINING AREA AND OUTSIDE OF THE WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11(A) REPAIR THE LEAKING WATER FROM THE DISHWASHING MACHINE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE COFFEE AND DRINK DISPENSER STATIONS BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE FROSTY MACHINE. CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS. CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF BOTH SIDES OF THE CONDIMENT COOLER AT THE SANDWICH PREP STATION AND THE TOP OF THE DISHMACHINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER AND BEVERAGE STATION. CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE DEEP FRYERS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Sep 20, 2018
Complaint
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE ANTS CRAWLING ON THE WALLS, FLOOR AND EQUIPMENT BEHIND AND ON THE FROSTY MACHINE, IN THE CORNER OF THE DRIVE THRU STATION AND BEHIND THE SODA DISPENSER AT THE DRIVE THRU, AND AT THE CUSTOMER CONDIMENT AND BEVERAGE SERVICE STATION. ALSO OBSERVED 5 SMALL FLIES ON THE CEILING TILES AND WALL ABOVE THE REAR PREP AREA AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS RECOMMENDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE COFFEE AND DRINK DISPENSER STATIONS BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE FROSTY MACHINE. CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS. CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF BOTH SIDES OF THE CONDIMENT COOLER AT THE SANDWICH PREP STATION AND THE TOP OF THE DISHMACHINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER AND BEVERAGE STATION. CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE DEEP FRYERS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Jun 7, 2018
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Upon arrival inspector went to wash hands at exposed hand sink near three compartment sink and found no paper towels. Additionally found no paper towels in the men's washroom. Instructed facility to maintain all hand washing sinks with soap and paper towels at all times. Facility installed at time of inspection. Critical violation 7-38-030.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Previous serious violation not corrected from report # 2176540, dated 5-31-18: Violation 19- "Observed the outside garbage area not maintained: found lids propped open with garbage piled over the rim of the cans and observed the ground around the cans to be dirty and stained. Instructed facility to clean areas and maintain dumpsters with lids closed and tight fitting. Serious violation 7-38-020." Observed garbage lid still unable to close due to trash overflowing the top. Facility moved trash into adjacent can that was not at capacity and now both lids are closed with no trash overflowing. Critical violation 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed a torn refrigeration gasket on the tall 1 door salad cooler near the front registers. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and food debris on the floors in various areas: under the fryers, under the rear cleaning supplies storage rack, in the floor drains, under the ice machine, and under the drive thru soda machine. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Observed food handler working without a hair restraint. Instructed facility that all food handlers or persons working in food prep areas must wear and maintain proper hair restraints.
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May 31, 2018
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: Observed the outside garbage area not maintained: found lids propped open with garbage piled over the rim of the cans and observed the ground around the cans to be dirty and stained. Instructed facility to clean areas and maintain dumpsters with lids closed and tight fitting. Serious violation 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: Found no city of Chicago certified food manager on site upon arrival while potentially hazardous foods are being prepared (chicken, beef, etc.). Instructed facility that a certified food manager must be on site at all times when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and/or served with original certificate posted. Serious violation 7-38-012(a).
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: Observed dish washing facilities not maintained: when water is released from a compartment at the three compartment sink, said water flows into a floor drain (via an air gapped pipe) which then overflows with said waste water. Instructed facility to repair so water can be drained and contained properly and to maintain. Serious violation 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed a torn refrigeration gasket on the tall 1 door salad cooler near the front registers. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and food debris on the floors in various areas: under the fryers, under the rear cleaning supplies storage rack, in the floor drains, under the ice machine, and under the drive thru soda machine. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Observed food handler working without a hair restraint. Instructed facility that all food handlers or persons working in food prep areas must wear and maintain proper hair restraints.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Found no paper towels at the following locations: the men's washrooms, the women's washroom, and at the front counter hand washing sink. Instructed facility to maintain paper towels at all times at hand washing sinks. Facility installed at time of inspection. Critical violation 7-38-030.
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Sep 21, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 20, 2017
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOT WATER. MUST HAVE HOT WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE PER CITY CODE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wendy's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wendy's on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wendy's?
Across the inspection record, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Wendy's.
Has Wendy's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wendy's have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Wendy's means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Wendy's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wendy's is inspected around three times per year on average.
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